Finding the Root Cause - Case #27
Yellow Front Teeth due to Trauma
Yellow Front Teeth Before	After with new Veneers

Patient was told nothing could be done!
Due to previous trauma, our young business executive had “put up” with yellow front teeth for many years.  His old dentist told him that nothing was possible for his teeth besides bleaching.  After careful x-ray examination we found that his front teeth were severely damaged and showed infections in the roots. 

Many teeth that suffer blows or even minor trauma can undergo slow degeneration and chronic low-grade infections that are hard to
detect.  It is important that proper x-rays are developed to ascertain the status of the health of these teeth.  Often, normal examinations
can miss such problems.

Root canal therapy was performed to stop the progress of the root breakdown and the teeth were reinforced with titanium posts. 
BriteSmile teeth whitening procedure was also completed in order to provide a more radiant smile.

Soon after, 8 Lumineers were fabricated and cemented on his front teeth.  The patient stated:  “All of these years went by and nobody
told me that this could be done for my teeth.  I am amazed to look at myself in the mirror now!  I can’t stop smilling!”

Hard Bite - Class III Occlusion - Case #25
Underbite Cosmetic Reconstruction
Severe underbite with heavy forces on front teeth
Before and after showing improved smile
Before and after shows the new smile
Before and after shows close ups of teeth and final Lumineers

Underbite Cosmetic Reconstruction 
There are some cases that do not meet normal criteria for veneer placement. “Hard bites” such as found with people that have Class III occlusions (underbites) normally can be difficult and even impossible to improve esthetically due to the heavy demands created by the
lower jaw upon the upper teeth.

For example, this young professional came to our office after consulting with every leading cosmetic expert from coast to coast. He had given up hope trying to find a solution to improving on what he called “a crooked and deficient smile.”  Nobody could provide a solution
for improving his smile due to the extent of his underbite.

After careful analysis we came up with a game plan to improve his bite and make adequate room to place 8 Lumineers in order to achieve
a more harmonious smile.

The following photos show the results of our treatment.  Notice the overall improvement in the facial appearance. 
Also notice the improved lip function with the new smile.

Best Treatment Outline
Before	After

As tooth structures wear down with age, the physical properties of our bite also change. Left untreated for an extended time, the bite collapses (a natural aging phenomenon.)

As a result of this “aging process” patients can experience TMJ pain, increased wear on front teeth, changes in facial features, difficulty smiling, and can even cause us to look older than our real age (granny mouth).

Our patient, an attractive 30 something year old male had the beginning stages of dental problems that typically don't occur, as a natural phenomenon, until a person is in their late forties or fifties.

As can be seen in the above photographs, our patient had an extremely gummy smile, small upper teeth, and severe wear to the biting surfaces.

Our patient had several goals that needed to be attained:

1.      Fix the gummy smile

2.      Halt and reverse the wear and tear

 

Many other dentists had given this young man their opinions, which included "all at once" bite adjustments and cosmetic reconstruction. 
We helped him understand that occlusion/bite modifications for his jaw structures needed to be changed incrementally, through a step by step process to assure natural repositioning of the upper and lower jaws.  Corrections made too quickly usually result in worsening jaw relationships.


Best Treatment Outline

Selective gum shaping and recontouring was used as needed to create harmony across the new gingival arches on the treated teeth.

Davinci Veneers were used selectively to resize the anterior teeth, to the cosmetic specifications made by the client.

The anterior resizing required the need for onlays and inlays on the posterior teeth…the bite was going to be in the beginning stages
of "re-opening."

Interestingly, our treatment cost was less than half of what other doctors recommended.

The Smile She Always Wanted
Before Porcelain Veneers	After Porcelain Veneers

Immediate & Dramatic Results
We offer INSTANT ORTHODONTICS for patients who want white, straight, beautiful teeth without wearing braces.

Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing a NEW YOU! A terrific smile can brighten your life and improve your personal and financial success.

Meet Lia. She had a desire to have a smile she always longed for but never had. The treatment plan developed especially for her by
Dr. Halmaghi, considering time and financial factors, involved the placement of the whitest of white Porcelain Veneers.

As you can see in the picture, this application of Instant Orthodontics had remarkable results. No pain and no strain, these ultra white veneers produced the Hollywood smile she was seeking.

Immediate and dramatic results like Lia's are waiting for you at our office.

Let us show you the many ways that can give you a vibrant, youthful, attractive smile that everyone will notice.

With our computer imaging you can actually see the possible end-results without touching your teeth.

For patients interested in Low Preparation veneer technology that can eliminate most or all of the ususal tooth preparation for premium veneers, our office now offers Lumineers by Cerinate.